He was the answer to a prayer of a couple longing for a child and a congregation who gathered around them in a small church in Iowa. He is named "gift from God," and he is indeed a miracle in the life of all he touches.
For half of my life, he has been my north star, my guiding light. He has steadied me and carried me, berated me and cheered me. I have screamed and pleaded that I am not worthy, and he shakes his head, hugs me close, gives me tissue to blow my nose, and tucks me into bed.
I am so sorry that we have fought as much as we have this last year. I'm so sorry that the transitions in our lives have come on choppy waves. I hope that in the coming year, we find the treasures washed up by the turbulence. God knows, we could use it!
I think it is fitting that today's prompt is something that will make Beloved smile.
Something you love about yourself.
I love my thirst for knowledge. I love learning, whether it is delving into medical journals or watching our kids discover some new thing that we adults take for granted. I love scouring the news or stumbling across a good recipe. I love sharing the tidbits and discussing theologies.
I love that I am still learning, every day, how much I am loved by those who choose to hold me dear in their lives. Someday, I hope that I will accept this without doubt as the truth that it is.
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